Faith Webber has done it again. The Utah Valley University forward cemented her name in school history with two goals that not only sealed another win — but also broke her own single-season scoring record, capping off an undefeated regular season for the Wolverines.
Webber’s Double Seals Record and Win
Sunday’s 3–0 victory over Tarleton State might have looked routine on paper, but it carried serious weight for Utah Valley’s women’s soccer program.
In the 68th minute, Taylor Nelson sent a cross curling in from the left. Webber didn’t hesitate — one smooth strike with her left foot sent the ball straight into the net. Three minutes later, she struck again. This time, Sierra Pennock threaded a perfect lead pass, and Webber, cool as ever, buried it for her 19th goal of the season.
That number matters. It breaks her previous record of 18, set last year — which itself had broken the one from the year before. Yes, that’s three straight seasons Webber has rewritten the Utah Valley record books.
“It’s surreal,” Webber told UVU Athletics after the match. “To keep pushing that number each season shows how much our team chemistry and belief have grown.”
Her goals have become part of the Wolverines’ rhythm — a steady beat driving a team that hasn’t lost a regular-season conference game in three years.
A Season Without a Slip
Utah Valley closed its Western Athletic Conference (WAC) campaign unbeaten at 9-0-1, and 13-4-2 overall. It’s their third straight undefeated WAC season and fourth consecutive WAC regular-season championship.
Coach Chris Lemay couldn’t hide his pride. “It’s not easy to go undefeated,” he said. “You’re bound to have a bad day somewhere, but even then, we found ways to get results. That says everything about their mentality.”
The Wolverines’ consistency has been staggering. Whether home or away, they’ve found ways to control games, often dominating possession and pace.
One statistic sums it up: over the last three seasons of WAC play, Utah Valley has gone 27-0-3 — not one loss. In collegiate soccer, that kind of streak isn’t luck; it’s a system clicking perfectly into place.
Numbers Tell the Story
The stats from Sunday’s match underline just how dominant Utah Valley were:
| Statistic | Utah Valley | Tarleton State |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 21 | 5 |
| Shots on Goal | 9 | 1 |
| Corner Kicks | 9 | 2 |
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
Webber led with seven shots (five on target). Goalkeeper Leah Wolf barely broke a sweat but still came up with a crucial save to secure her third solo shutout of the season.
Freshman Lulie MacFarlane added a late spark, beating defenders down the right wing and setting up Bailey Peterson for a textbook header to seal the 3-0 result in the 72nd minute.
Even Lemay admitted the first half tested their patience. “We couldn’t break them down early,” he said. “But I loved that we didn’t panic. We trusted the plan — and when the first goal came, it opened the floodgates.”
A Senior Send-Off, and a New Chapter
This wasn’t just another win. It marked the last-ever WAC regular-season match for Utah Valley before the conference realigns next year.
That gave Sunday’s game an extra layer of emotion. Lemay called it “pretty special — especially for our seniors.” Those veterans have seen the program evolve from a competitive side to a dominant force.
There’s something poetic about the way it ended: a record-breaking performance, an unbeaten finish, and a clean sheet — all symbols of a team that learned to handle pressure with calm confidence.
For seniors like captain Bailey Peterson, that legacy matters. “We’ve built something we’ll always remember,” she said. “To finish this chapter with a win like that is exactly how we wanted it.”
Webber’s Rise: From Local Star to National Name
Faith Webber’s story has become one of the most consistent success arcs in college soccer. A Utah native, she joined UVU in 2021 and immediately made an impact with her pace, balance, and cold finishing.
Since then, she’s been impossible to ignore.
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2022: 18 goals, first program record
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2023: 18 goals, record matched
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2024: 19 goals (and counting)
Her three-season total? 55 goals, putting her among the top active scorers in NCAA Division I women’s soccer.
Teammates describe her as humble but fiercely driven. “She’s the kind of player who never feels satisfied,” said midfielder Taylor Nelson. “Even after breaking records, she’s the first one to stay behind after training.”
The Wolverines’ Next Stop: The Postseason
With the WAC regular-season title locked, Utah Valley now shifts focus to the conference tournament — and a chance to earn an NCAA tournament berth.
They’ll enter the postseason as the No. 1 seed, favored to win it all. But Lemay isn’t letting the team get too comfortable. “Records are great,” he said, “but what we do next matters even more.”
The Wolverines’ formula is simple — maintain composure, control possession, and rely on their star forward to deliver in big moments.
And Webber? She seems ready for the challenge. “Every game is another chance to prove we belong at the top,” she said. “We’ve got more to do.”
A Legacy Built on Grit and Goals
Utah Valley’s rise has been as methodical as it has been inspiring. Once a mid-tier program, they’ve now become a model for consistency and belief.
There’s something almost cinematic about Webber’s run — breaking her own record, again, in the final regular-season match of the year.
It’s not just a stat line. It’s a story of momentum — the kind that makes people stop scrolling and start watching. Because when Faith Webber steps onto the pitch, there’s always a chance something historic will happen.
